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HAMSTRINGS

Lunge to Hamstring Stretch

BeginnerBodyweight

This flowing move pairs a deep lunge with a hamstring stretch, working the quads, glutes, and hamstrings while opening up the hips. Shifting between the lunge and the straight-leg reach builds both mobility and stability in one sequence. It's an ideal dynamic warm-up to prep the lower body before harder training.

How to do it

  1. 1

    From standing, take a big step forward, bending your front knee and dropping your back knee toward the floor.

  2. 2

    Tuck and square your hips, shifting your weight onto your front heel to feel a stretch in the back leg.

  3. 3

    Pull your hips back and straighten your front leg as much as you can, pointing the toes up.

  4. 4

    Use the floor or a stable object for support, keeping your weight balanced and back flat over the front leg.

  5. 5

    Reach for your front toes if you can and hold briefly.

  6. 6

    Bend the front leg, step forward with the back leg to stand, then switch sides.

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